Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Burlesque. Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects.
High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is an airway clearance technique that loosens mucus by applying vibrations at different frequencies to the chest wall via a wearable vest. How does HFCWO work? HFCWO devices typically consist of an inflatable vest, connected by hoses to an external generator, that delivers percussion to the chest wall. Rapid and repeating pulses of positive air pressure gently oscillate (squeeze and release) the chest to facilitate mucus clearance.
High Fructose Corn Syrup Free. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a corn-based sweetener. It is found throughout the American diet, in everything from sugary foods like soda and cookies to savory products like tomato sauce and salad dressing. There is an ongoing debate about whether it is worse for you than regular table sugar.